Fire safety: A look back at 2024 and forward to what 2025 may have in store
December 10, 2024
Hannah Eales and Darcy Moffat at Kingsley Napley highlight some of the developments that occurred throughout 2024, and turn to what 2025 might have in store. Read More
DAY TWO: Matt Humby on the fire risks around lithium-ion batteries
December 3, 2024
In this article, we speak to Matt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global ahead of his sessions at Anticipate on the fire risks around lithium-ion batteries. Read More
Lithium-ion batteries – the fastest growing fire risk?
November 19, 2024
Hannah Eales and Kathryn Sheridan at Kingsley Napley look at the potential of regulation for lithium-ion batteries. Read More
Driving education around lithium-ion battery fires – Firechief’s Matt Humby
October 23, 2024
In this article, we speak to Matt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global ahead of his sessions at Anticipate on the fire risks around lithium-ion batteries. Read More
Plaistow fire caused by lithium-ion battery
October 22, 2024
A fire broke out in a 15-storey apartment block in Plaistow yesterday (21 October). Read More
Safety campaign around lithium-ion batteries gains further support
October 7, 2024
More organisations have added their voice to a campaign calling for new laws to help prevent fires in the batteries used in some electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes. Read More
Product Safety and Metrology Bill
August 22, 2024
Proposed new legislation is set to address contemporary safety issues by providing new powers to address threats and hazards, in order to ensure a continued supply of safe goods in the UK. Read More
Lithium-ion batteries and the risks they pose to construction sites
July 17, 2024
The team at Kingsley Napley provide an overview of what risks to look out for with lithium-ion batteries - and the necessary compliance. Read More
Fears expressed over fire safety of new lithium-ion battery storage site
June 27, 2024
Concerns have been raised over fire safety arrangements at a proposed new battery storage site in Scotland, after it was revealed that the local fire service did not have the right equipment to deal with a fire there. Read More
UK fire services face 46% increase in Lithium-ion battery fires
May 30, 2024
New research reveals UK fire services attended 46% more fires linked to Lithium-ion batteries in 2023 compared to the previous year. Read More